The BlackBerry Z30 is a flagship device from BlackBerry launching in October 2013. The Z30 is also known as the A10 or A-Series under the codename "aristo". The Z30 is the full-touchscreen follow-up to the BlackBerry Z30 has a 5" display, 1.7GHZ dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, a 2800mAh integrated battery and BlackBerry OS 10.2. An official announcement for the Z30 was made on September 18, 2013 at a special event in Malaysia.

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The BlackBerry Z30 has already launched in some international markets and hits Canadian shelves on October 15th. On the surface, it comes across simply as a bigger version of the BlackBerry Z10, but there’s quite a bit more to it. Rear stereo speakers introduce high-quality sound, new antenna...

Are you a BlackBerry Z30 owner whose update to BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 didn't go so well? If so, you might be able to apply for an extended limited warranty from BlackBerry provided you meet the criteria. As mentioned in the BlackBerry Knowledge Base, if after updating to BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1.2243 or 10.3.1.2267, you experienced an issue wherein the screen did not power on, you can apply for an extended warranty.

Update - 9am, Wednesday, March 18th: Wow - talk about an amazing promotion. The Z30's we had in stock literally flew off the shelves. We are now sold out. The store team is working to secure more Z30's at the same price. If you missed out on the promotion keep it locked to CrackBerry. We'll update this post and write another one as soon as we have more in stock.

The BlackBerry Z30 remains one of the best BlackBerry devices available on the market today and is still in demand by many BlackBerry fans, especially when the pricing is right. If you missed out any of the previous deals for the BlackBerry Z30 but are still looking to get your hands on one, we definitely can help you out with that.

To put the pricing in comparison, right now BlackBerry is selling the exact same version for $399 in Canada. So not only are you getting a great device, you're getting it at a great price, plus you have the benefit of our free and fast shipping on this item! You can check out our full review of the BlackBerry Z30 and further technical specs right here to decide if it's the device for you.

While Rogers has already rolled out OS 10.3.1 to BlackBerry Q10 and Z10 owners, their estimated time of arrival for the update on other devices such as the Z30 and Q5 was up in the air for a bit there with some reports suggesting, at the time, 'early next week' with others suggesting March.

With BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 now official, that means there's plenty of new features to look at. This update, while applicable to all BlackBerry 10 smartphones, is mostly aimed at early BlackBerry 10 smartphone owners such as those using a Q5, Q10, Z10, Z3 and Z30 as the Passport and Classic both came with their own iterations of 10.3.x.

With that in mind, a lot of the features found on the Passport and Classic have transferred to older Blackberry 10 devices so there's some overlap in the 'what's new' from when the Passport and Classic were released. Let's have a look at what has been added, on the whole though, for all BlackBerry 10 devices.

Update - And just like that, pricing has returned back to normal. If you missed out this time, keep watching for next time. Seems they randomly like to drop prices and we don't often know how long it will last.

Jan 29, 2015
Big Game Day Sale! Save 15% on all BlackBerry accessories

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It's time to gear up and buckle down for this weekend's big game! No matter what team you're rooting for this year, we can all agree that 15% off all accessories here at ShopCrackBerry is a pretty sweet deal.

To receive 15% off your entire cart, use coupon code: GAME15 at checkout and you're all set! We also offer FREE shipping on all orders over $50 and provide expedited shipping options for those that need their order on the fly.

So, place your bets for your favorite team and save some serious cash on your favorite BlackBerry accessories because this deal is only going on until midnight, February 2.

After you've done your last minute shopping, simply enter coupon code: LAST14 at checkout to apply your 20% off discount. We offer FREE shipping on all orders over $50 and have even faster delivery options for those who need their BlackBerry gear quicker than the norm.

So, get your orders in and save some cash while you can because this sale ends midnight Sunday, December 21st PST.

The iconic look of BlackBerry's Z30 slate-styled smartphone has just nabbed itself an award for 2014. After reviewing submissions from several thousand of the world's leading manufacturers and industrial and graphic designers around the world, the Chicago Athenaeum: Music of Architecture and Design along with the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies awarded the BlackBerry Z30 the Good Design award this year.

The holidays and Black Friday are quickly approaching and if you're looking to pick up either a BlackBerry Passport or BlackBerry Z30 for someone (or yourself), BlackBerry has just made it a whole lot easier by announcing new promotional deals on device pricing as well as new financing offers through PayPal Credit.

If you're a Verizon customer who has been on the hunt for a BlackBerry Z30, you might have noticed the device disappeared from the carriers website for pretty much three months. Many said it was on backorder, many said production on it had stopped, many said Verizon just simply decided to stop carrying it and while we might never know the full reason for its disappearance, we can now say it has returned and is available for purchase.

As a longtime BlackBerry addict and gadget lover in general, it's pretty rare (read: never) that I feel envious of another person's tech collection. That said, I just had one of those moments where I felt true envy.

The photo above was just tweeted to me by Barry Lapthorne, who in addition to his trusty BlackBerry Z30 is rock'n ALL of the latest and yet to be released BlackBerry 10 phones (Z3 excluded). He has the just-announced BlackBerry Passport, in white no less; the also-brand-new Porsche Design P'9983; and he even has the yet to be released BlackBerry Classic. I've never seen these four devices lined up like this before, so just had to immediately share the photo with CrackBerry Nation.

Sep 08, 2014
BlackBerry Z30 in Canada priced at $0 with two year contract for limited time

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Folks in Canada can now take atvantage of a new, but limited time, promotion on the BlackBerry Z30. The company announced today the price of the smartphone has been cut to just $0 for a two year contract on the Rogers, Bell and TELUS wireless providers.

Although some folks have seen it arrive a bit earlier, it seems as though Verizon has now pushed another round of updates for BlackBerry Z30 owners. This time, software release 10.2.1.2991, OS version 10.2.1.3289 is appearing via the OTA update system. The change log is recycled from previous release but we know the update includes general bug fixes and improvements over the previous releases.

I'm still no fan of contracts but if you've been waiting to get a BlackBerry Z30 on the cheap or the upcoming BlackBerry Passport isn't for you, now is likely the best time to do so if you live in Canada. Right now, TELUS, Bell and Rogers are all offering the device for free with a 2-year contract on specific plans until Sept. 15th.

On top of being the hugely functional devices we know and love, the BlackBerry Q10, BlackBerry Q5, and BlackBerry Z30 are also earning accolades for design. All three just won Red Dot Awards when faced with a pool of over 4,800 entrants and a panel of 40 design experts judging every aspect of the products.

If you live in India and still haven't picked up a BlackBerry Z30, your patience may have been rewarded. Back in March, the pricing was reduced to Rs. 34,990 but now if you order through Flipkart using a Credit Cards, Debit Cards and Net Banking options you can pick up a BlackBerry Z30 of your very own for only Rs. 24,990 after a Rs. 5000 credit from Flipkart.

Jun 20, 2014
Special pricing offers now available in India for the BlackBerry Z30

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While consumers in India have loaded up on the BlackBerry Z10, there's a new deal now rolling that will bring some more attention to the BlackBerry Z30. BlackBerry customers looking to pick one up will be able to take advantage of the offer across all retail networks in India. So what's the deal? Sameer Bhatia, Director – Distribution, BlackBerry India has laid it out.

So, you're wondering if your Verizon device works with that shiny new XLTE network that just went live in your area? Well, here's a list of BlackBerry devices that can currently take advantage of the added speed from AWS spectrum. Of course as new phones and tablets come out, we can expect that they'll support Verizon's XLTE network.

Wondering what happened to the white BlackBerry Z30 when the regular black model went on sale at ShopBlackBerry a few weeks back? Fear not, the GSM unlocked white Z30 (STA100-5) is now available to buy from BlackBerry's official online store, priced $499 for those in the U.S. — same device, only with a lighter, brighter exterior.

Need accessories for that new white Z30? ShopCrackBerry has you covered.

Unsurprisingly to BlackBerry fans, Dan walked away from the test really appreciating the BlackBerry Z30 and the timesaving features offered up by BlackBerry 10.

Now Dan is back with another look at the Z30, this time following the big upgrade to OS 10.2.1, which introduced even more features for Dan to play with, not the least of which is the ability to run Android apps.

It's an enthusiastic review, and one well worth watching and reading. So check it out!

BlackBerry has announced that starting today, customers will be able to purchased unlocked GSM versions of a number of BlackBerry 10 smartphones directly from the company's Canadian store ca.ShopBlackBerry.com. The available devices are the BlackBerry Z30, Z10, Q10, and Q5. These devices are compatible with Canadian LTE and 4G networks.

Mar 27, 2014
The BlackBerry Z30 gets a price cut in India for a limited time

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Another day and yet more BlackBerry good news out of India. It was only very recently that we told you that the Z10 was back in stock in India after selling out following the promotional price. It seems that BlackBerry have decided to go along the same route with the glorious Z30 as for the next 60 days you can snap it up for just Rs. 34,990.

Mar 19, 2014
BlackBerry Z30 now available from ShopBlackBerry in the U.S.

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Up until now Verizon has been the only U.S. carrier to offer up the BlackBerry Z30, but as of today, you can now buy an unlocked, SIM-free Z30 directly from ShopBlackBerry.com for $499. This Z30 is ready to roll with AT&T or T-Mobile and has 4G / 4G LTE bands.

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We have already taken a look at removing the battery door on the BlackBerry Z30 and if you are going to do that it will be for one reason only - and that's to insert a SIM card or microSD.
Once you have mastered getting the back cover off the Z30 you will see that the SIM and microSD slots are very clearly marked - with the SIM having a large orange diagram beside it and the microSD card...

The BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 both have an awesome accessory in the battery charger bundle. It's long been one of our favorites thanks to the multitude of uses. While the BlackBerry Z30 has a non-removable battery, it looks like BlackBerry will be offering up a similar external charger for that device as well.
The Z30 charger won't be so much of a battery bundle as a simple external charger....

We've been speculating on a launch date for the BlackBerry Z30 at Verizon for a while now, and despite some leaked info, it appears that the latest BlackBerry will be landing in the US in November.
Verizon dropped word on Twitter today that the Z30 will be coming in November but still no exact date -- so it does leave the gap open for the time being. The Z30 will run $199 on a two-year contract...

One thing I mentioned in my review is that the battery door on the BlackBerry Z30 is particularly snug. Kevin's finally got his mitts on one, and he bumped into the same problem of popping the door off. As simple as the problem might be, we want to make sure we're helping out every new Z30 owner as much as possible.
The only real starting point for opening the rear of the BlackBerry Z30 is the...

Just as Verizon put their Z30 landing page live, some new info has turned up in the CrackBerry forums with even more fun. According to an internal document, the Z30 will be landing on Verizon October 31st. It appears that it will be $299 on contract which pits it around $750 off contract -- quite a hefty price tag all things considered. The doc only shows a black version as well, so don't expect...

If you're a Verizon user and waiting on the BlackBerry Z30, you'll be happy to know that Big Red has just fired up their Z30 landing page. You won't find many juicy details as far as pricing or release date, but you can drop your email to be notified of updates gearing up to release. It does note that it's "exclusive" however so we're not quite sure what's up with that.
No US carriers have...

The BlackBerry flagship Z30 has today been announced in yet another country - this time India, where BlackBerry already has a huge market. Running BlackBerry 10.2 the monster BlackBerry should certainly go down well with the good folk of India, as have the previous BlackBerry 10 handsets.
The Z30 will be available in stores starting next week with a price tag of Rs. 39,990 (MRP). Images of...

While Rogers went from wanting nothing to do with the BlackBerry Z30 to realizing the error of their ways, it's unfortunately still not available just yet. Their online reservation system is actively taking orders, but customers haven't been able to get an actual device.
Of course their pushing things along the best they can, but since they only decided to offer up the Z30 recently there is...

Good news for you folk 'down under' as the BlackBerry Z30 has officially been announced and is now available for pre-order from Harvey Norman with Telstra, Optus and other retailers to have it in stock by the end of October.
BlackBerrys latest and greatest flagship BlackBerry 10 device is slowly making its way around the globe. We have had it here in the UK for a while now, although how sales...

With the BlackBerry Z30 now official, there's a lot of folks asking "When will it be available in my country" and while we'll all have to wait for official announcements for the most part before we'll know, one area that can now be checked off the waiting list is Australia. Telstra has announced they'll be releasing the BlackBerry Z30 on October 29th, for all customers looking to pick one up....

hi, my blackberry z30 encountered an error 10-0015 that i was able to remove. but since then it never worked again, it only shows a green light when i try to reload it via bb link, but it still brings an error on my computer, can someone help tell me what else to do because am beginning to hate blackberries.

hi, i did the uodate to 10.3 then i restarted my phone. it was working fine. then i switched off at night and i tried to switch on again but it gives me an error bb10-0005. and i tried to install blackberry link on my pc so i can reload, link just wont install. i need help pls

I have a z30 and finding that my e-mails that were staying for about 30 days is now only going back a week on the ones I have received. I remember on my other BB units that I could set them to stay 30, 60 days? I thought I had seen this feature on my Z30 but damn if I can find it. Please tell me where to find it. Thx

Hi guys, I want to buy my first Blackberry mobile and decided to get Z30. I got a deal from a store in India who is selling his demo phone for a 30% discount. This phone is still under warranty but only for next 11 months. I get doubt if the demo phones which weren't sold doesn't get full 18 months warranty by the time of sale? I start to think if it is an used phone? If a mobile was switched on to be used as a demo phone, will the warranty counts from that day itself or from the date of billing?

Earlier I was using BB Torch and had the Mr. Number for call block. Both app & phone were superb. Unfortunately, I got mesmerised to go with BB Z30. There is no equivalent of Mr. Number call blocker and the call blocker bought by me cannot be used in BB Z30. It says this app is unavailable for BB Z30. I am really pissed off.

...I just got my Z30 yesterday!!! (upgraded from in iPhone 4) ...and had to go through hell and high water to get it (I'll save this for another post...) I REALLY want to love this phone... but I'm having the worst time trying to set up a simple POP3 email account which I use for work. Since this is primarily a "work phone", its crucial that I get this set up...can anybody offer some advice on this??!!...Ive been scouring the forums and Youtube all day and so far nothing is working. I enter the account info from my outlook account the same way I have in the past with other devices and so far all I'm getting is error messages.

I Started with BB Curve, Then BB Bold 9000; I then got a /oogleAndroid Pdf(Very Foolosh?!) That caused a "Fed Litigation Against "Google" For Contriling,Tracking & Abuse, Ecploitation Of "Private Info"! So I've had a BB Bold 9650 W/Verizon since 4/2012! But, This is 3rd Refurb BB BOLD 9650 Since 4/12?! Asked Verizon for BBZ30 Upgrade; Said I have to WAIT TIL 4/2014?! E months? That is When Our Contracts Are UP?! This Bold is Freezing, Shutsdown & Must keep plugged into "Power", Battery Lasts less than 45 minutes! This BB Bold 9650 The 3rd, I got in 1/2013 and have haf to call "Tech Support #Times Since?! Want The BBZ30!! Need It NOW! "Verizon is not being CONSUMER FRIENDLY BY THEIR ACTIONS"! Help?!

hi there I’ve recently downloaded the leaked OS 10.2.1.537 release on my device
I’ve followed the instructions but when I tried to install apk files it keep saying unable to install file however I used my other Z30 mobile and loaded the leaked version on it and everything is working properly all android and BB world stuff are amazing
both of my mobiles is z30 sta100-2
I want to know what is the problem with my first device please help

Just got my Z30 and have Facebook app. How do I share comments and pics from others on my news feed. There is no share icon under news next to the comment button. When I hold on pic the share tab opens on the right but I can't get it to do anything. Help!

Hi. I just made the decision and took the leap! I ordered a BBz30 from Rogers. They game me $100.00 off the price, plus first 3 months at half price since I am an existing customer with internet and cable, so I couldn't refuse. I have to pay fido only $66.66 to cancel my last ten months on my current contract with them. I am really excited about my phone and can't wait to get it in 2-3 business days!
Just wanted to ask if anybody has any advice as to what good apps, etc to set up my phone when I get it, as this will actually be my first smart phone.
Coming from an LG Gossip (for the great texting) I would appreciate any advice anyone may have.
Thanks!

hello guys,
I got really mad. Please help me
i have z30 10.2.0.429
Please explain fully me about installing instagram or another apps on my phone. i do everything's completely about installing apps but Finally its give me error...pls hellp me and say at the first what i must to do ;(

can i please be the first one in south africa kwa zulu natal to have this phone...
this is the slickest phone ive ever seen in a blackberry
i had a blackberry from the time it came out and i have not changed it ever i really love the phone and never had a problem with it i just cant afford a new one so if i win really will be the greatest thing ever as i have never won anything ever in my life
WOW

Have had the Z since the first week it was available in Canada. It truly is a great phone. No complaints whatsoever. But this Z30 on the horizon has me drooling like a dehydrated mutt. I need to win this.

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